brim

• 名词，指容器、帽子或其他物体的边缘、边沿或口部。也指帽檐。

A noun referring to the edge, rim, or upper edge of a container, hat, or other object.

1. Edge of a containerB1formal

   The top edge of a cup, bowl, glass, or other container.

   边缘

   • She filled the glass to the brim with water.
   • The cup was full to the brim with hot coffee.
   • He poured the soup until it reached the brim of the bowl.

   同义词edgeliprimtop

2. Hat edgeB1formal

   The projecting edge around the bottom of a hat.

   帽檐

   • He tipped the brim of his hat to greet her.
   • The wide brim of her sun hat protected her face.
   • The cowboy's hat had a curved brim.

   同义词billpeakvisor

• 动词，表示某物被装满到边缘或达到溢出的程度，也指将某物装到边缘。

A verb used to indicate the act of being full to the point of overflowing, or to fill something to the edge.

1. Be full to the edgeB2formal

   To be filled or overflowing with something, often liquid.

   满到边缘

   • The cup brimmed with hot coffee.
   • Her eyes brimmed with tears of joy.
   • The river brimmed after the heavy rain.

   同义词aboundfilloverflowspill overteem

2. Be full of emotion or qualityB2formal

   To be filled with a strong feeling or quality.

   充满

   • The children brimmed with excitement on Christmas morning.
   • He brimmed with confidence before the interview.
   • The room brimmed with laughter and joy.

   同义词aboundburstoverflowteem

短语动词变体brim over